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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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